FOOD

The Sweet and the Sour: A History of Yogurt in China

Yogurt has long been enjoyed in disparate regions across the country—even honored with a dedicated festival among Tibetan communities. But as it becomes increasingly ubiquitous at tourist sites and faces a string of recent scandals, is public sentiment beginning to sour?

FOOD

How China’s Declining Marriage Rate Soured the Candy Industry

As young Chinese put off tying the knot, traditional wedding candy sellers feel the pinch

FOOD

Caught Red-Handed: The Taste of Yangmei in Summer

How an ancient fruit has had mouths watering for millennia, and even inspired soldiers in war

TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Gimme Sugar: Fujian’s Ancient Sugar-Making Traditions Live On

Sugar-making in Longyan, Fujian province, is the sweetest job in town

FOOD

Keeping Cool With Hainan's ‘Qing Bu Liang’

A “lifesaving” summer dessert from China's southernmost province combines coconut milk, ice, and everything nice

FOOD

The Hong Kong Dessert with an Immortal Name

Learn how to make the ‘Sweet Dew of the Willow Branch,' a delicious sweet summer treat

FOOD

Ode to the Ou

Lotus roots and osmanthus bring autumn to a sweet conclusion

FOOD

Sweet Memories

A hallowed new year tradition at home, Chinese candies struggle to be known abroad

FOOD

‘Star’ Bucks

Why are Chinese millennials queueing for hours just to get in a cafe? TWOC looks into the world of “internet famous” desserts and drinks

FOOD

Bubble Trouble

The cutthroat war behind China’s creative milk tea craze